Donna Marie Hill, 78

Donna Marie Hill, née Liles, 78, formerly of Chillicothe, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Jan. 1, 2025.

Hill was born March 18, 1946, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to the late Dewight and Opal (Shaffer) Liles. She married Keith Hill on April 10, 1966, and lived in the Eldon, Iowa, area before moving to Chillicothe in 1971. She retired from Everco in Ottumwa after many years of employment.

Keith and Donna were actively involved in harness racing, sharing a lifelong love of horses that began with her father, Dewight. A devoted mother and grandmother, she moved to Rosholt in 2013 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Hill enjoyed sewing quilts and crocheting blankets for her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved playing shuffleboard, cards, and board games, often hosting neighborhood card parties.

Known for her generosity, Hill had a lasting influence on many young adults in Chillicothe, offering advice and support through difficult times. Her home was always open, and she was well known for her cooking, ensuring no one left her house hungry.

Survivors include her daughter, Jodie (Joel) Wegner; grandchildren, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Shayna Lowe, and Amaryllis Wegner, all of Rosholt; step-grandchildren, Ella, Eli, and Evelyn Wegner of Ringle, Wis.; her sister, Connie Simmer of Ottumwa; a stepson, Randy Hill of Mississippi; step-grandchildren, Amanda and Tom Hill of Illinois; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Rains of Rochelle, Ill., and Shirley Carlberg of Keosauqua, Iowa; and an ex-son-in-law, Shane Lowe of West Union, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith Hill; two sisters, Judy Saner and Carolyn Jones; an infant brother, Robert Lee; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Clark; a niece, Barb Powers; and several aunts and uncles.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 362, Rosholt, WI 54473.

Shuda Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.